Family Matters

Family matters most... and guarding the emotional and physical safety of children and endangered partners is Poughkeepsie Pam's #1 priority.



Since 2004, Pam has been a Certified Domestic Violence Counselor and has served as Law Guardian representing the rights of children and parents regardless of gender. She is also an Advocate for the Training of Battered Victims, assisting victims with court-related matters with the status "community-based advocate", meaning that she is not employed by an agency within the justice system and all information shared by the victim is therefore confidential and not reported unless granted permission. As a domestic violence counselor, Pam is empathetic and sensitive to the needs and challenges of her clients.



Examples of family law cases include:



• Domestic violence
• Child abandonment
• Sexual abuse
• Child abuse 
• Marriage dissolution
• Paternity and child custody
• Protection orders against domestic violence (restraining orders)
• Legal guardianship (for children and adults who cannot care for themselves)
• Adoption
• Name changes
• Termination of parental rights
• Juvenile criminal cases